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tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/566639547Live while I'm alive, sleep when I'm dead with Sean O'BrienWed, 30 Jan 2019 10:00:13 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/sean-obrien
01:06:15End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob chats to celebrated polymath writer, Sean O'Brien about short stories, cold spots in houses, postwar bomb sites as playgrounds, ghost stories and Hull. Rob and Kate come to you from the infamous pod yet again after a long break to talk Piers Morgan (gross, we hate him), British winters, park running, bad habits in writing, poetrypoetrypoetry, getting old and sports massages.In this episode, Rob chats to celebrated polymath…In this episode, Rob chats to celebrated polymath writer, Sean O'Brien about short stories, cold spots in houses, postwar bomb sites as playgrounds, ghost stories and Hull. Rob and Kate come to you from the infamous pod yet again after a long break to talk Piers Morgan (gross, we hate him), British winters, park running, bad habits in writing, poetrypoetrypoetry, getting old and sports massages.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/539862261Letting the light in with Clare FisherTue, 04 Dec 2018 21:54:58 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/letting-the-light-in-with-clare-fisher
01:12:14End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob chats to novelist and short story writer, Clare Fisher about writing things that won't sell, PhDs in failure, Lydia Davis, and being a southern softie living in Leeds (Leeds Leeds). Rob and Kate again come to you live from the infamous Salford pod in the even more infamous Media City. They chat about experimental fiction, Irish writers (again!), famous writers working shit jobs, that awful Rose Tremain interview in the TLS and writing the impossible.In this episode, Rob chats to novelist and short …In this episode, Rob chats to novelist and short story writer, Clare Fisher about writing things that won't sell, PhDs in failure, Lydia Davis, and being a southern softie living in Leeds (Leeds Leeds). Rob and Kate again come to you live from the infamous Salford pod in the even more infamous Media City. They chat about experimental fiction, Irish writers (again!), famous writers working shit jobs, that awful Rose Tremain interview in the TLS and writing the impossible.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/528847611Unknown Pleasures with Sophie MackintoshMon, 12 Nov 2018 19:07:15 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/unknown-pleasures-with-sophie-mackintosh
01:02:05End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob chats to Booker longlisted novelist and short story writer, Sophie Mackintosh about Joy Division, distrust of technology, the Booker prize (obvs) and being a bit goth. Rob and Kate come to you live from the infamous Salford pod. They chat about the US election, the art of grumbling, the Wu Tang Clan, quantum physics (I know!)and the crazy government PREVENT policy keeping us from reading revolutionary literature.In this episode, Rob chats to Booker longlisted n…In this episode, Rob chats to Booker longlisted novelist and short story writer, Sophie Mackintosh about Joy Division, distrust of technology, the Booker prize (obvs) and being a bit goth. Rob and Kate come to you live from the infamous Salford pod. They chat about the US election, the art of grumbling, the Wu Tang Clan, quantum physics (I know!)and the crazy government PREVENT policy keeping us from reading revolutionary literature.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/504006324Literary fiction is an illusion with Joanne HarrisSun, 23 Sep 2018 16:44:23 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/literary-fiction-is-an-illusion-with-joanne-harris
01:13:00End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob chats to Joanne Harris about Norse myths, Child ballads, video games, graphic novels and the perils and joy of having your book optioned by Hollywood. Joanne also talks about the "illusion" of literary fiction. "Plot is the engine that drives the car" (we like her). Rob and Kate have a silly conversation about Canadian sketch comedy, Ramsbottom, gothic tales and AFC Wimbledon. Rob sings a stupid song.In this episode, Rob chats to Joanne Harris about…In this episode, Rob chats to Joanne Harris about Norse myths, Child ballads, video games, graphic novels and the perils and joy of having your book optioned by Hollywood. Joanne also talks about the "illusion" of literary fiction. "Plot is the engine that drives the car" (we like her). Rob and Kate have a silly conversation about Canadian sketch comedy, Ramsbottom, gothic tales and AFC Wimbledon. Rob sings a stupid song.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/491408010The Blancmange antidote with Kevin Duffy from Bluemoose BooksMon, 27 Aug 2018 17:13:17 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/the-blancmange-antidote-with-kevin-duffy-from-bluemoose-books
01:09:59End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob chats to Kevin Duffy from Bluemoose Books about the trials of independent publishing, the effects of Brexit on writers, the problem with agents, getting your authors pinched, assemby line blancmange books pumped out by big publishing and Hebden Bridge. Rob and Kate talk about Not the Not the Booker prize, Jacob Rees-Mogg, William Shatner singing O Canada, Feminism and Jeremy Clarkson. Rob forgets to edit out the bit where he wishes Boris Johnson dead (I don't really).In this episode, Rob chats to Kevin Duffy from Bl…In this episode, Rob chats to Kevin Duffy from Bluemoose Books about the trials of independent publishing, the effects of Brexit on writers, the problem with agents, getting your authors pinched, assemby line blancmange books pumped out by big publishing and Hebden Bridge. Rob and Kate talk about Not the Not the Booker prize, Jacob Rees-Mogg, William Shatner singing O Canada, Feminism and Jeremy Clarkson. Rob forgets to edit out the bit where he wishes Boris Johnson dead (I don't really).tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/463208316Mixing it up with Joanna WalshTue, 26 Jun 2018 08:50:25 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/mixing-it-up-with-joanna-walsh
01:16:58End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob chats to Joanna Walsh about mixing narrative forms, autofiction, the perils of using material from your own life in your work, hardback fetishes, Kafka's letters, the beauty of the online relationship, and, oddly, Airbnb. Rob and Kate talk about the joy of quitting, going native, Janeane Garofalo, sex shops and douchbag commercials. Yes, you read that right.In this episode, Rob chats to Joanna Walsh about …In this episode, Rob chats to Joanna Walsh about mixing narrative forms, autofiction, the perils of using material from your own life in your work, hardback fetishes, Kafka's letters, the beauty of the online relationship, and, oddly, Airbnb. Rob and Kate talk about the joy of quitting, going native, Janeane Garofalo, sex shops and douchbag commercials. Yes, you read that right.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/448539540Too funny and Too Irish with Caimh McDonnellThu, 24 May 2018 14:33:25 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/too-funny-and-too-irish-with-caimh-mcdonnell
01:10:50End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob chats to the very successful self-published novelist Caimh McDonnell about (surprise surprise) self-publishing, stand-up comedy, agent merry-go-rounds, MAs in Creative Writing (yes, again) and his very funny quadrilogy of comic Crime novels. Rob and Kate talk Writers' Mental Health (or lack thereof), Good literary agencies, death studies, the corporate elite and (just for a change) working class writers.In this episode, Rob chats to the very successful…In this episode, Rob chats to the very successful self-published novelist Caimh McDonnell about (surprise surprise) self-publishing, stand-up comedy, agent merry-go-rounds, MAs in Creative Writing (yes, again) and his very funny quadrilogy of comic Crime novels. Rob and Kate talk Writers' Mental Health (or lack thereof), Good literary agencies, death studies, the corporate elite and (just for a change) working class writers.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/436782891Living in a Dystopia with Danny DentonSun, 29 Apr 2018 11:15:31 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/danny-denton-full
01:17:10End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob chats to Danny Denton about Non-spaces, reviews, experimental fiction, Irish writers and his incredible debut novel The Earlie King and the Kid in Yellow. Rob and Kate talk personal attacks in reviews, London-centric publishing, Masterclasses v Workshops, working class writers, being broke and vaping.In this episode, Rob chats to Danny Denton about …In this episode, Rob chats to Danny Denton about Non-spaces, reviews, experimental fiction, Irish writers and his incredible debut novel The Earlie King and the Kid in Yellow. Rob and Kate talk personal attacks in reviews, London-centric publishing, Masterclasses v Workshops, working class writers, being broke and vaping.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/420130864Half Overheard Secrets with Rosie GarlandMon, 26 Mar 2018 14:35:36 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/half-overheard-secrets-with-rosie-garland
01:12:12End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob chats to Rosie Garland about family secrets, Morning Pages, Vampire Queens, Time-travelling Suffragettes, Rock and roll stardom and her latest novel The Night Brother. Rob and Kate talk Gopher museums, Rainbow unicorns, Curmudgeonly bitches and, oh yeah, writing stuff.
Special appearances by: Very Loud Music Man and Reversing LorryIn this episode, Rob chats to Rosie Garland about…In this episode, Rob chats to Rosie Garland about family secrets, Morning Pages, Vampire Queens, Time-travelling Suffragettes, Rock and roll stardom and her latest novel The Night Brother. Rob and Kate talk Gopher museums, Rainbow unicorns, Curmudgeonly bitches and, oh yeah, writing stuff.
Special appearances by: Very Loud Music Man and Reversing Lorrytag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/406611405Being Actively Consciously Sexually Actively Conscious with Monique RoffeyWed, 28 Feb 2018 18:48:12 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/being-actively-consciously-sexually-actively-conscious-with-monique-roffey
01:09:23End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob chats to Monique Roffey about ditching editors, loveless marriages, unevolved sexual behaviour, parties turning into orgies, and her sexy book The Tryst. Rob and Kate talk rather boring stuff by comparison: Writing communities, Prose poetry and the Winter Olympics. It's a bonkers one, this.In this episode, Rob chats to Monique Roffey abou…In this episode, Rob chats to Monique Roffey about ditching editors, loveless marriages, unevolved sexual behaviour, parties turning into orgies, and her sexy book The Tryst. Rob and Kate talk rather boring stuff by comparison: Writing communities, Prose poetry and the Winter Olympics. It's a bonkers one, this.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/390477414Preoccupied with disaster with Megan HunterSun, 28 Jan 2018 20:06:51 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/preoccupied-with-disaster-with-megan-hunter
01:16:30End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob chats to Megan Hunter about the end of the world, fragments in literature, Communist theatre, motherhood, not finishing Nineteen Eighty-Four and her amazing debut novel The End We Start From. Rob and Kate talk sexy fiction, the writing process, George Saunders, angry eyebrows and loads of poetry guff.In this episode, Rob chats to Megan Hunter about …In this episode, Rob chats to Megan Hunter about the end of the world, fragments in literature, Communist theatre, motherhood, not finishing Nineteen Eighty-Four and her amazing debut novel The End We Start From. Rob and Kate talk sexy fiction, the writing process, George Saunders, angry eyebrows and loads of poetry guff.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/370752206Moving relentlessly from one thing to the next with Jon McGregorSun, 17 Dec 2017 14:47:06 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/moving-relentlessly-from-one-thing-to-the-next-with-jon-mcgregor
01:16:39End of All Things podcastyesIn this Christmas episode, Rob chats to Jon McGregor about Male oppression, obsession with the number thirteen, the art of the letter and how he constructed his multi-layered, much lauded and Booker longlisted novel, Reservoir 13. Rob and Kate and discuss the hottest thing in literature at the moment, Cat Person. If you are a big fan of Christmas crackers, geese, or the patriarchy, you will not like it.
Special appearances by noisy security guard, mobile phone and (as you do) soil pipe. Enjoy!In this Christmas episode, Rob chats to Jon McGre…In this Christmas episode, Rob chats to Jon McGregor about Male oppression, obsession with the number thirteen, the art of the letter and how he constructed his multi-layered, much lauded and Booker longlisted novel, Reservoir 13. Rob and Kate and discuss the hottest thing in literature at the moment, Cat Person. If you are a big fan of Christmas crackers, geese, or the patriarchy, you will not like it.
Special appearances by noisy security guard, mobile phone and (as you do) soil pipe. Enjoy!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/362684144Questioning Reality with Joanna KavennaWed, 29 Nov 2017 21:55:25 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/questioning-reality-with-joanna-kavenna
00:58:24End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob chats to novelist and Orange Prize winner, Joanna Kavenna about the individual experience of reality, Baudelaire, George Osborne, the British Class system and her latest work, The Field Guide to Reality. Rob and Kate Feld also argue about all things literary (and otherwise). Kate tells us what the UNESCO City of Literature designation means for Manchester and Rob forces the Times Literary Supplement Twenty Questions on her. Apologies in advance to The New Statesman.In this episode, Rob chats to novelist and Orange…In this episode, Rob chats to novelist and Orange Prize winner, Joanna Kavenna about the individual experience of reality, Baudelaire, George Osborne, the British Class system and her latest work, The Field Guide to Reality. Rob and Kate Feld also argue about all things literary (and otherwise). Kate tells us what the UNESCO City of Literature designation means for Manchester and Rob forces the Times Literary Supplement Twenty Questions on her. Apologies in advance to The New Statesman.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/349120480Modern Horrors with Jenn Ashworth and Richard V HirstSun, 29 Oct 2017 14:23:33 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/modern-horrors-with-jenn-ashworth-and-richard-v-hirst
01:09:48End of All Things podcastyesIn this Halloween episode, Rob chats to writers Jenn Ashworth and Richard V Hirst about their latest collaboration, the spooky "The Night Visitors". They also talk about horror, ghost stories, bus stations and Jenn talks about how her battles with Post partum psychosis. Rob and Kate Feld also chat about books, self-publishing, Stephen King and (randomly) argue about Magic Realism.In this Halloween episode, Rob chats to writers J…In this Halloween episode, Rob chats to writers Jenn Ashworth and Richard V Hirst about their latest collaboration, the spooky "The Night Visitors". They also talk about horror, ghost stories, bus stations and Jenn talks about how her battles with Post partum psychosis. Rob and Kate Feld also chat about books, self-publishing, Stephen King and (randomly) argue about Magic Realism.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/347144505You can't libel the dead with Adelle StripeMon, 16 Oct 2017 14:39:42 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/you-cant-libel-the-dead-with-adelle-stripe
01:01:44End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob chats to debut novelist Adelle Stripe about Capote's rules for the non-fiction novel, Andrea Dunbar, two pint books, indies v big boys and the perfect length (of book). Rob and new co-host, Kate Feld also chat about book stuff, lit nights, karaoke (why?) and the usual BS that tends to come up when they get together. Oddly, they don't whinge about the UK in this episode even once.In this episode, Rob chats to debut novelist Adel…In this episode, Rob chats to debut novelist Adelle Stripe about Capote's rules for the non-fiction novel, Andrea Dunbar, two pint books, indies v big boys and the perfect length (of book). Rob and new co-host, Kate Feld also chat about book stuff, lit nights, karaoke (why?) and the usual BS that tends to come up when they get together. Oddly, they don't whinge about the UK in this episode even once.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/342744533Manchester Literature Festival with Kate Feld and Fleshy Peaches with Helen McClorySun, 17 Sep 2017 13:11:28 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/manchester-literature-festival-with-kate-feld-and-fleshy-peaches-with-helen-mcclory
01:14:46End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob has his annual Manchester Literature Festival chat with Kate Feld and then interviews novelist and flash fiction guru and advocate, Helen McClory about chibbing, things to spend money on, San Francisco, the perils of independent publishing and her latest novel Flesh of the Peach. Trigger warning: There is quite a lot of talk about British sport in both interviews.
Kate Feld begins at 4:00
Helen McClory begins at 43:53In this episode, Rob has his annual Manchester Li…In this episode, Rob has his annual Manchester Literature Festival chat with Kate Feld and then interviews novelist and flash fiction guru and advocate, Helen McClory about chibbing, things to spend money on, San Francisco, the perils of independent publishing and her latest novel Flesh of the Peach. Trigger warning: There is quite a lot of talk about British sport in both interviews.
Kate Feld begins at 4:00
Helen McClory begins at 43:53tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/338556610Irons in the fire with Sarah ButlerSat, 19 Aug 2017 13:03:30 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/irons-in-the-fire-with-sarah-butler
00:54:54End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob speaks to novelist, poet, novella writer, short story writer, mentor Sarah Butler about millenials, making a living as a writer, advances, tuition fees, navigating cities and the strangeness of having your book big upped by the Daily Mail. Loads of chat about her novels Before the Fire and Ten things I've Learnt about Love. This episode is for the writers, man.In this episode, Rob speaks to novelist, poet, no…In this episode, Rob speaks to novelist, poet, novella writer, short story writer, mentor Sarah Butler about millenials, making a living as a writer, advances, tuition fees, navigating cities and the strangeness of having your book big upped by the Daily Mail. Loads of chat about her novels Before the Fire and Ten things I've Learnt about Love. This episode is for the writers, man.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/328729887Reversing the polarity with Gregory NormintonSun, 18 Jun 2017 20:51:05 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/reversing-the-polarity-with-gregory-norminton
00:57:58End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob speaks to lecturer, novelist and short story writer Gregory Norminton about Linguistic diversity loss, Immortality, Star Trek, Social liberalism, Patriotism, The 6th great extinction and, oh yeah, his Omnium Gatherium of short stories as well as his upcoming (totally bonkers, but amazing sounding) upcoming novel.In this episode, Rob speaks to lecturer, novelist…In this episode, Rob speaks to lecturer, novelist and short story writer Gregory Norminton about Linguistic diversity loss, Immortality, Star Trek, Social liberalism, Patriotism, The 6th great extinction and, oh yeah, his Omnium Gatherium of short stories as well as his upcoming (totally bonkers, but amazing sounding) upcoming novel.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/321731844Hocus Pocus with Beth UnderdownTue, 09 May 2017 13:41:25 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/hocus-pocus-with-beth-underdown
00:56:57End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob speaks to novelist Beth Underdown about Witches, Imps, Ghosts and other spooky things like Rochdale and Masterseses in Creative Writing. Obviously, Beth's debut novel "The Witchfinder's Sister" comes up. Rob reads historical fiction and likes it.In this episode, Rob speaks to novelist Beth Unde…In this episode, Rob speaks to novelist Beth Underdown about Witches, Imps, Ghosts and other spooky things like Rochdale and Masterseses in Creative Writing. Obviously, Beth's debut novel "The Witchfinder's Sister" comes up. Rob reads historical fiction and likes it.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/317311278The Indies part 3 of 3: Thom Cuell from Dodo InkWed, 12 Apr 2017 06:53:07 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/the-indies-part-3-of-3-thom-cuell-from-dodo-ink
00:47:14End of All Things podcastyesIn part three of TEOAT's RAPID FIRE INDIE PUBLISHER EXTRAVAGANZA, Rob speaks to indie publisher Thom Cuell from Dodo Ink about Erotica, publishing risky books, subversion, experimental fiction, punk rock, Creative Writing courses, the evils of self-publishing, life as a "boutique" publisher and ruddy Nicholas Royle AGAINIn part three of TEOAT's RAPID FIRE INDIE PUBLISH…In part three of TEOAT's RAPID FIRE INDIE PUBLISHER EXTRAVAGANZA, Rob speaks to indie publisher Thom Cuell from Dodo Ink about Erotica, publishing risky books, subversion, experimental fiction, punk rock, Creative Writing courses, the evils of self-publishing, life as a "boutique" publisher and ruddy Nicholas Royle AGAINtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/317147483The Indies part 2 of 3: Ra Page from Comma PressTue, 11 Apr 2017 06:30:25 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/the-indies-part-2-of-3-ra-page-from-comma-press-1
00:46:38End of All Things podcastyesIn part two of TEOAT's RAPID FIRE INDIE PUBLISHER EXTRAVAGANZA, Rob speaks to indie publisher Ra Page from Comma Press about Bookwashing, Nominative Determinism, Fascism, Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau, Muslim bans, protest and, oh yeah... some chat about publishing short stories and having those stories adapted into Oscar nominated films.In part two of TEOAT's RAPID FIRE INDIE PUBLISHER…In part two of TEOAT's RAPID FIRE INDIE PUBLISHER EXTRAVAGANZA, Rob speaks to indie publisher Ra Page from Comma Press about Bookwashing, Nominative Determinism, Fascism, Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau, Muslim bans, protest and, oh yeah... some chat about publishing short stories and having those stories adapted into Oscar nominated films.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/316899514The Indies part 1 of 3: Nathan Connolly from Dead Ink BooksMon, 10 Apr 2017 05:47:49 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/the-indies-part-1-of-3-nathan-connolly-from-dead-ink-books
00:49:08End of All Things podcastyesIn part one of TEOAT's RAPID FIRE INDIE PUBLISHER EXTRAVAGANZA, Rob speaks to indie publisher Nathan Connolly from Dead Ink about Liverpool, Working class stories (again), Squeezing dough from the Arts Council, Crowdfunding, publishing nine novels in a year, getting picked off the slushpile and life as a book fetishist.In part one of TEOAT's RAPID FIRE INDIE PUBLISHER…In part one of TEOAT's RAPID FIRE INDIE PUBLISHER EXTRAVAGANZA, Rob speaks to indie publisher Nathan Connolly from Dead Ink about Liverpool, Working class stories (again), Squeezing dough from the Arts Council, Crowdfunding, publishing nine novels in a year, getting picked off the slushpile and life as a book fetishist.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/303852399First on the pile of corpses with Conrad WilliamsSat, 21 Jan 2017 18:31:08 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/first-on-the-pile-of-corpses
00:52:46End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob speaks to novelist Conrad Williams about Horror, the impending apocalypse, the distinction (or lack thereof) between genre and literary fiction, the Yorkshire Ripper, Conrad's latest novel "Hell is Empty" and, of course, Hull. Trigger warning: Rob does the worst Trump impression known to man.In this episode, Rob speaks to novelist Conrad Wi…In this episode, Rob speaks to novelist Conrad Williams about Horror, the impending apocalypse, the distinction (or lack thereof) between genre and literary fiction, the Yorkshire Ripper, Conrad's latest novel "Hell is Empty" and, of course, Hull. Trigger warning: Rob does the worst Trump impression known to man.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/296908307Being true with Kit de WaalThu, 08 Dec 2016 23:22:34 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/being-true
00:56:41End of All Things podcastyesIn part 2 of TEOAT's two part Christmas special, Rob talks to Costa First Novel Award nominee, Kit de Waal about working class stories (a favourite of this podcast), adoption, a fascination with the minutiae of life, the 80s, and of course, her rather incredible novel, My Name is Leon. The conversation took place before her keynote speech for the Graduate Writers day put on by Comma Press.In part 2 of TEOAT's two part Christmas special, …In part 2 of TEOAT's two part Christmas special, Rob talks to Costa First Novel Award nominee, Kit de Waal about working class stories (a favourite of this podcast), adoption, a fascination with the minutiae of life, the 80s, and of course, her rather incredible novel, My Name is Leon. The conversation took place before her keynote speech for the Graduate Writers day put on by Comma Press.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/296191499Being one thing and its opposite at the same time with Garth GreenwellSun, 04 Dec 2016 20:32:37 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/being-one-thing-and-its-opposite-at-the-same-time
00:56:37End of All Things podcastyesIn part 1 of TEOAT's two part Christmas special, Rob talks to Garth Greenwell about Pride, resisting mainstreaming, becoming visible and, of course, writing the "gay book of our times" What Belongs to You. Garth also talks about the purpose of art and literature and Rob tries to keep up. The conversation took place the day after Garth's talk with Andrew McMillan as part of the Manchester Literature Festival.In part 1 of TEOAT's two part Christmas special, …In part 1 of TEOAT's two part Christmas special, Rob talks to Garth Greenwell about Pride, resisting mainstreaming, becoming visible and, of course, writing the "gay book of our times" What Belongs to You. Garth also talks about the purpose of art and literature and Rob tries to keep up. The conversation took place the day after Garth's talk with Andrew McMillan as part of the Manchester Literature Festival.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/292858387The age of miracles with Simon SavidgeSun, 13 Nov 2016 18:46:41 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/the-age-of-miracles
01:05:50End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob talks to lovely purveyor of Savidge Reads and youtube sensation, Simon Savidge about Daphne Du Maurier, Liverpool, northern female writers, the fact that we are bizarro twins and(rather selfishly) podcasting. They also talk about 'merica, Leonard Cohen and Simon recommends a book about the earth slowing down to Rob. Freakishly apt when you consider it was recorded over a month ago.
Rob (sigh) gets a bit sweary about Donald Trump. Interview starts at 12:59(ish).In this episode, Rob talks to lovely purveyor of …In this episode, Rob talks to lovely purveyor of Savidge Reads and youtube sensation, Simon Savidge about Daphne Du Maurier, Liverpool, northern female writers, the fact that we are bizarro twins and(rather selfishly) podcasting. They also talk about 'merica, Leonard Cohen and Simon recommends a book about the earth slowing down to Rob. Freakishly apt when you consider it was recorded over a month ago.
Rob (sigh) gets a bit sweary about Donald Trump. Interview starts at 12:59(ish).tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/290708513Words matter with Nikesh ShuklaSun, 30 Oct 2016 21:24:19 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/words-matter
00:38:54End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob talks to novelist, essayist, editor and activist, Nikesh Shukla about good immigrants, uncomfortable writing, diversity panels, mentoring yoofs, african barbershops and motherfucking microgressions (Nikesh's words). The interview took place backstage at Gorilla on the night of his show for the Manchester Literature Festival. (Special appearance by festival director Sarah-Jane Roberts)In this episode, Rob talks to novelist, essayist,…In this episode, Rob talks to novelist, essayist, editor and activist, Nikesh Shukla about good immigrants, uncomfortable writing, diversity panels, mentoring yoofs, african barbershops and motherfucking microgressions (Nikesh's words). The interview took place backstage at Gorilla on the night of his show for the Manchester Literature Festival. (Special appearance by festival director Sarah-Jane Roberts)tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/286863852Horror is in everything with Stephen McGeaghSun, 09 Oct 2016 17:25:18 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/horror-is-in-everything
00:51:47End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob talks to novelist and METALHEAD, Stephen McGeagh, about METAL, the state of Horror writing, having his novel, Habit, made into a film, MORE METAL, MAs in Creative Writing, and beautiful Manchester. In the intro, Rob gets a bit ranty about UK politics... if that is not your bag, skip forward to the interview. It starts at 15:00.In this episode, Rob talks to novelist and METALH…In this episode, Rob talks to novelist and METALHEAD, Stephen McGeagh, about METAL, the state of Horror writing, having his novel, Habit, made into a film, MORE METAL, MAs in Creative Writing, and beautiful Manchester. In the intro, Rob gets a bit ranty about UK politics... if that is not your bag, skip forward to the interview. It starts at 15:00.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/283804779Lower middle class hero with Ben MyersTue, 20 Sep 2016 17:11:29 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/lower-middle-class-hero
01:13:04End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob talks to novelist and music journo, Ben Myers, about class, talking to famous people, the Cragg Vale coiners, writing about landscape and (of course) money. In between all that, they discuss his latest novel, Turning Blue.In this episode, Rob talks to novelist and music …In this episode, Rob talks to novelist and music journo, Ben Myers, about class, talking to famous people, the Cragg Vale coiners, writing about landscape and (of course) money. In between all that, they discuss his latest novel, Turning Blue.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/281360724Writing worried with Emma Jane UnsworthSun, 04 Sep 2016 17:54:45 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/writing-worried
01:04:30End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob takes to the Wildnerness festival to chat with Emma Jane Unsworth about physics, frostbite and murderous cats. Emma also talks about the movie being made from her novel, Animals, and Rob begs to be in it. Emma also reads from her brand new and yet unnamed novel.In this episode, Rob takes to the Wildnerness fes…In this episode, Rob takes to the Wildnerness festival to chat with Emma Jane Unsworth about physics, frostbite and murderous cats. Emma also talks about the movie being made from her novel, Animals, and Rob begs to be in it. Emma also reads from her brand new and yet unnamed novel.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/279806644The Manchester Literature FestivalThu, 25 Aug 2016 08:34:49 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/the-manchester-literature-festival
00:36:45End of All Things podcastyesIn this mini-episode, Rob talks to Kate Feld about the Manchester Literature Festival. In addition to MLFing it out, they talk about Good Immigrants, they try to figure out what "working class" means and of course, chat about the end of the world. Rob has a bit of a sweary whinge (what else is new?) about the Olympics.In this mini-episode, Rob talks to Kate Feld abou…In this mini-episode, Rob talks to Kate Feld about the Manchester Literature Festival. In addition to MLFing it out, they talk about Good Immigrants, they try to figure out what "working class" means and of course, chat about the end of the world. Rob has a bit of a sweary whinge (what else is new?) about the Olympics.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/273033197Fell with Jenn AshworthSun, 10 Jul 2016 17:09:20 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/fell
01:06:26End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob talks to Jenn Ashworth about her brand new novel, Fell. They talk about Jenn's writing process (or lack thereof), the anxiety of releasing a new, creative work into the world, Mormonism, Stephen King, swearing and goddamned Ovid (again). Fell comes to a bookshop near you on the 14th of July. It's awesome, BUY IT.In this episode, Rob talks to Jenn Ashworth about…In this episode, Rob talks to Jenn Ashworth about her brand new novel, Fell. They talk about Jenn's writing process (or lack thereof), the anxiety of releasing a new, creative work into the world, Mormonism, Stephen King, swearing and goddamned Ovid (again). Fell comes to a bookshop near you on the 14th of July. It's awesome, BUY IT.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/270857559The page is a stage with Amy McCauley and Robert HarperSat, 25 Jun 2016 22:39:05 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/the-page-is-a-stage
01:24:20End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob talks to Amy McCauley and Robert Harper about Lit mags, Oedipus, poetry and using a PhD to make the fat stacks (not really). They also talk about (ahem) Europe and the fear of not being in it.
Warning: This one is properly sweary.In this episode, Rob talks to Amy McCauley and Ro…In this episode, Rob talks to Amy McCauley and Robert Harper about Lit mags, Oedipus, poetry and using a PhD to make the fat stacks (not really). They also talk about (ahem) Europe and the fear of not being in it.
Warning: This one is properly sweary.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/268865364Working it out with Andrew McMillanMon, 13 Jun 2016 12:36:19 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/working-it-out
01:06:17End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob talks to the winner of the last ever Guardian First Book Award, Andrew McMillan, on "modern male anxieties" as the Guardian puts it, working out in gyms, trying to write like Jon McGregor, Creative Writing MAs (again), Horror as a gateway drug (again), and what it's like growing up Gay in Barnsley.
NOTE: This was recorded before the terrible homophobic nightclub shooting in Orlando, which is why we don't talk about it in the interview and why I don't mention it in the intro. In this episode, Rob talks to the winner of the l…In this episode, Rob talks to the winner of the last ever Guardian First Book Award, Andrew McMillan, on "modern male anxieties" as the Guardian puts it, working out in gyms, trying to write like Jon McGregor, Creative Writing MAs (again), Horror as a gateway drug (again), and what it's like growing up Gay in Barnsley.
NOTE: This was recorded before the terrible homophobic nightclub shooting in Orlando, which is why we don't talk about it in the interview and why I don't mention it in the intro. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/265992775Squaddies with Steve Dearden, Jasmine Chatfield and Lenni SandersThu, 26 May 2016 09:01:41 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/squaddies
01:44:49End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, you get two interviews for the price of one. In the first, Rob talks to Steve Dearden, writer, producer and director of The Writing Squad. We talk about Creative Writing MAs, Manchester United, the rise of genre and YA fiction and the best time ever to be a writer(hint:now). In the second, Rob talks to Writing Squad alum Lenni Sanders and Jasmine Chatfield about Manchester lit nights, Putting a show on in Edinburgh and (my favourite) Post-apocalysm. At the end, Steve reads his short story, No Caller ID. She's a long one, this, so get comfortable.In this episode, you get two interviews for the p…In this episode, you get two interviews for the price of one. In the first, Rob talks to Steve Dearden, writer, producer and director of The Writing Squad. We talk about Creative Writing MAs, Manchester United, the rise of genre and YA fiction and the best time ever to be a writer(hint:now). In the second, Rob talks to Writing Squad alum Lenni Sanders and Jasmine Chatfield about Manchester lit nights, Putting a show on in Edinburgh and (my favourite) Post-apocalysm. At the end, Steve reads his short story, No Caller ID. She's a long one, this, so get comfortable.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/263128222On Liverpool with Laura RobertsonSun, 08 May 2016 22:12:05 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/on-liverpool
01:12:55End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob talks to Laura Robertson, editor and founder of The Double Negative magazine. We talk all things Liverpool, writing for magazines, High Art, Marshmallow Laser Feasts, Invisible wind and Futurama along with about 800 million other things. At the end, Rob reads his story, Two Swans.In this episode, Rob talks to Laura Robertson, ed…In this episode, Rob talks to Laura Robertson, editor and founder of The Double Negative magazine. We talk all things Liverpool, writing for magazines, High Art, Marshmallow Laser Feasts, Invisible wind and Futurama along with about 800 million other things. At the end, Rob reads his story, Two Swans.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/260202626The North with SJ BradleyThu, 21 Apr 2016 16:05:27 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/thenorth
00:54:47End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob talks to writer and serial polymath, SJ Bradley about Leeds, her work, The Northern Short Story Festival, Remembering Oluwale, The NORTH, and randomly, the HS2.
'tis sweary.In this episode, Rob talks to writer and serial p…In this episode, Rob talks to writer and serial polymath, SJ Bradley about Leeds, her work, The Northern Short Story Festival, Remembering Oluwale, The NORTH, and randomly, the HS2.
'tis sweary.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/257136735Getting schooled with Chris Killen and Lara WilliamsSun, 03 Apr 2016 19:41:42 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/getting-schooled
00:42:36End of All Things podcastyesRob talks to Chris Killen and Lara Williams about MAs in Creative Writing, Rock and roll, Morrisons and modern life before having quite an embarrassing "moment".
Music "Just Trollin'" by Hot ShortsRob talks to Chris Killen and Lara Williams about…Rob talks to Chris Killen and Lara Williams about MAs in Creative Writing, Rock and roll, Morrisons and modern life before having quite an embarrassing "moment".
Music "Just Trollin'" by Hot Shortstag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/248668957The Unseen with Jo Bell and Tania HershmanWed, 24 Feb 2016 14:15:26 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/the-unseen
00:59:05End of All Things podcastyesIn this podcast, Rob talks to Tania Hershman and Jo Bell about their latest collections, the benefits of mentoring, how to make a buck in this racket, children (or lack thereof) and everyone's favourite: Ovid.
Music by Michael BraileyIn this podcast, Rob talks to Tania Hershman and …In this podcast, Rob talks to Tania Hershman and Jo Bell about their latest collections, the benefits of mentoring, how to make a buck in this racket, children (or lack thereof) and everyone's favourite: Ovid.
Music by Michael Braileytag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/246339328The perils of live performance with David Hartley and Ben JudgeWed, 10 Feb 2016 09:27:34 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/the-perils-of-live-performance
00:51:29End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob talks to David Hartley and Ben Judge, two seasoned literature performers about the good and bad about performing your work live. Speak Easy, Not the booker and coffee machines. Ben was (sadly) not available for the photo sesh so we did the best we could.In this episode, Rob talks to David Hartley and B…In this episode, Rob talks to David Hartley and Ben Judge, two seasoned literature performers about the good and bad about performing your work live. Speak Easy, Not the booker and coffee machines. Ben was (sadly) not available for the photo sesh so we did the best we could.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/240875916Fighting the power with Jim Hinks from Comma PressThu, 07 Jan 2016 21:50:40 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/fight-the-power
00:55:06End of All Things podcastyesIn this episode, Rob talks to Jim Hinks, digital editor of Comma Press and Macguffin Overlord. Jim talks about thriving as an independent northern publisher in an industry dominated by Londonite monoliths.In this episode, Rob talks to Jim Hinks, digital …In this episode, Rob talks to Jim Hinks, digital editor of Comma Press and Macguffin Overlord. Jim talks about thriving as an independent northern publisher in an industry dominated by Londonite monoliths.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/236969399The Kevin Bacon of the NW writing scene with Nicholas RoyleThu, 10 Dec 2015 18:22:46 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/the-kevin-bacon-of-the-nw-writing-scene
00:50:46End of All Things podcastyesIn this cheery Christmas episode, Rob talks to Publisher/editor/writer/MA tutor/fine hat wearer, Nicholas Royle, about short stories, getting published, Doppelgangers, Bad sex and (weirdly) The Smiths.
Special appearance by shit Parkour artists.In this cheery Christmas episode, Rob talks to Pu…In this cheery Christmas episode, Rob talks to Publisher/editor/writer/MA tutor/fine hat wearer, Nicholas Royle, about short stories, getting published, Doppelgangers, Bad sex and (weirdly) The Smiths.
Special appearance by shit Parkour artists.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/234685755The P Word with Evidently SalfordWed, 25 Nov 2015 17:45:12 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/the-p-word
00:39:15End of All Things podcastyesRob gets poetry schooled by Ella Gainsborough and Kieren King, the people behind Evidently aka Salford's best poetry night. They, along with poet Jack Dixon talk Prison poetry, tapping that sweet poetry coin and math rock. Photo credit: Guy Garvey.Rob gets poetry schooled by Ella Gainsborough and…Rob gets poetry schooled by Ella Gainsborough and Kieren King, the people behind Evidently aka Salford's best poetry night. They, along with poet Jack Dixon talk Prison poetry, tapping that sweet poetry coin and math rock. Photo credit: Guy Garvey.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/232726336David Gaffney and Clare ConlonThu, 12 Nov 2015 11:34:23 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/episode-3-david-gaffney-and-clare-conlon
00:48:48End of All Things podcastyesIn this podcast, Rob talks to the nicest (and certainly most well turned out) couple in the Manchester Literature scene, David Gaffney and Sarah-Clare Conlon. They discuss Les Malheureux, Clare’s literature night Verbose, David’s latest projects (including a trio of novels… exciting!) and using music and graphic art in your on stage reading. They also get into what makes a good short story, what it’s like having your partner critique your work, and… oh yeah, coffee tables.In this podcast, Rob talks to the nicest (and cer…In this podcast, Rob talks to the nicest (and certainly most well turned out) couple in the Manchester Literature scene, David Gaffney and Sarah-Clare Conlon. They discuss Les Malheureux, Clare’s literature night Verbose, David’s latest projects (including a trio of novels… exciting!) and using music and graphic art in your on stage reading. They also get into what makes a good short story, what it’s like having your partner critique your work, and… oh yeah, coffee tables.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/230613456Fat Roland and Nija Dalal-SmallThu, 29 Oct 2015 11:33:57 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/fat-roland-and-nija-dalal-small
00:48:21End of All Things podcastyesIs the Manchester literature scene too cliquey? Is it too white and manny? Is blogging dead? Fat Roland (Bad Language) and Nija Dalal-Small (The Real Story, In the Dark radio) talk to Rob Cutforth.Is the Manchester literature scene too cliquey? I…Is the Manchester literature scene too cliquey? Is it too white and manny? Is blogging dead? Fat Roland (Bad Language) and Nija Dalal-Small (The Real Story, In the Dark radio) talk to Rob Cutforth.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/229282247Kate Feld and Abi HynesTue, 20 Oct 2015 17:31:16 +0000https://soundcloud.com/endofallthingspodcast/kate-feld-and-abi-hynes
00:41:28End of All Things podcastyesKate Feld and Abi Hynes talk to Rob Cutforth about Sex, Feminism, Performing your work on stage and making money as a writer.Kate Feld and Abi Hynes talk to Rob Cutforth abou…Kate Feld and Abi Hynes talk to Rob Cutforth about Sex, Feminism, Performing your work on stage and making money as a writer.